Hello world!! Happy New Years Eve! What a day to bring a shiny, new blog into the world.

I've come to realize I will never be that white picket fence type of gal. Sure, I'm married to a hard working husband, three kids, cat, dog, house, the whole thing, but we aren't exactly your normal family. In the average setting we tend to stand out like a sore thumb. Not that we are so strange, just odd enough to get the head-tilt.

and that's okay! We dress different, we laugh when we probably shouldn't, were loud, my kids run around like hoolagins, were immature...

Before you judge, were also strong in our faith, were confident, hard working, driven, respectful, caring, empathetic beyond words, my kids are loving, intelligent, respectful, creative, and have spectacular dreams. I could go on.

When we get down to the knitty-gritty we rarely have what we "need." I put that in quotes because need is a strong term. I suppose we always have what we need, but it doesn't come easy. Were often lacking the funds (if I could double underline the funds part- I would!) know-how, resources, time, or ability to do things we need or want in life. There are many aspects to why that is, but the most important part is how we go about accomplishing things anyway.

My husband and I are very driven people. We make realistic goals and refuse to allow them to go without trying our hardest to accomplish them. This is where the shoestring lifestyle comes into play. You've heard of a shoestring budget; Not only is our budget short and thin, many other aspects are too! And this blog is a little of how we make awesome... Even with a shoestring.

What to expect?

Thrifting at its finestFashion on a tiny budgetGeek-out with Amy and her favorite things DIY extraordinaire Home decor Home renovations Drawing,painting, inspirations And so much more!

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About Me:

Shoestring Amy is a free-spirited momma. With a family of five comes an active lifestyle full of energy. Amy strives for a lifetime of fun, laughter, and memories. Rather than smothering in debt, working for "things," and walking the same ol' line of misery created by a dead end job, she creates much larger goals. ​CONTINUE READING....